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Each May we are reminded of the importance of Mental Health Awareness. Learn more about how to turn mental health awareness into action from our medical directors:

“As primary care clinicians and obstetricians, you are on the front lines of the mental health crisis. You are aware of the suffering of children and pregnant patients facing mental health challenges. You also face moral injury; the experience of, ‘I have a person in front of me – I have to do something to alleviate this suffering.’ This is where MC3 can provide support. We are your help line – helping you treat your patients and move mental health awareness into action. Your actions may save a life. Let’s do this together.” 

Dr. Sheila Marcus

MC3 Pediatric Medical Director

“The time for merely recognizing maternal mental health challenges is over! It’s time to move beyond understanding to actively dismantling barriers to care. Every day at MC3, we witness the transformative power of timely intervention – every connection we make, every provider we train, every family we support represents our commitment to active change. Let's channel our awareness into concrete supports that meet mothers where they are and help make their lives better. Together, we can create a world where no parent faces mental health challenges alone and where every family has the opportunity to thrive.” 

Dr. Maria Muzik

MC3 Perinatal Medical Director

Michigan prescribers treating patients with mental & behavioral health concerns can request an MC3 psychiatric consultation

Support your perinatal patients during Maternal Mental Health Week and beyond

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Learning opportunities

Cannabis Use in Adolescents

Wednesday, May 21

12–1:30 p.m. ET

Mental Health Considerations in Chronic Illnesses: Comorbidities and Complex Care

Wednesday, June 18

12–1 p.m. ET

Recorded Education Modules

Browse our library of previously recorded educational presentations for pediatric and perinatal health professionals, with topics including Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and more.

Resources

Psychopharmacology Reference Cards

Reference cards with detailed psychopharmacological information specific to treating pediatric and perinatal patients.

Perinatal Provider Toolkit

A toolkit for health care providers treating pregnant and postpartum patients to aid in the assessment and treatment of mental health conditions.

Pediatric Resource Library

A collection of the resources most frequently shared by our Behavioral Health Consultants with health care providers treating pediatric patients with behavioral and mental health concerns.

Parent Toolkit

A toolkit of resources for health care providers treating pediatric and perinatal patients to download and share with parents to support their wellness and mindfulness.

MC3 is part of the Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry and is funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) via general funds, Medicaid Administration funds, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funds.

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